Patrick Long

Patrick Long is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in intelligence and cybersecurity. As a Cryptologic Language Analyst in the United States Air Force from May 2013 to February 2017, Patrick provided real-time intelligence support, transcribed audio communications for analysis, maintained specialized databases, and managed personnel operations for over 170 airmen. Following military service, Patrick served as an IT Security Analyst at the University of South Florida, utilizing tools like Splunk and Nessus to assess vulnerabilities and conduct threat assessments. Most recently, in October 2022, Patrick worked as a Senior Principal Analyst at Gartner, assisting midsize enterprise CIOs and security leaders in developing cybersecurity capabilities and vulnerability management strategies. Educational credentials include a degree in International Studies from the University of South Florida and an Associate of Arts in Iranian/Persian Languages from the Defense Language Institute, complemented by an Associate of Science in Cyber and Information Security from Pasco-Hernando State College.